Preventing Underage Drinking: Using Getting To Outcomes with the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework to Achieve Results

The purpose of this guide is to help communities through a systematic process of planning, implementation, and evaluation that will improve results in reducing and preventing underage drinking. The overarching framework for this guide is the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The SPF is a five-step approach to prevention that encourages comprehensive assessment, planning, and evaluation.